Note Taking Strategy Techniques
#1 Cornell Method

The Cornell Method has been and remains one of the most popular note-taking strategies amongst students today. The technique can be seen above and in the accompanying diagram. You simply divide up your notes into 3 sections. The right column is home to the general area. This is where you keep your most important ideas that the teacher has covered during class. It is important that you try to summarise as much as possible and to be smart when note taking (see #4). The left area serves to compliment the general area. Writing notes in the margins helps us understand and relate each part of our notes. This section may develop during the class itself or at the end of it. The last section labelled ‘summary’ should be left blank during class as it is intended for use when you are reviewing/ studying the class notes. This lessens the need to keep up with the teacher’s delivery and write fast. You should try to develop a short summary of key points in this section for greater reflection of the class notes.

#2 Split Page Method

This type of Note Taking Methods have similarities with the Cornell Method however it is still a principle unto itself. The idea is that you divide the page vertically into two sections. A main idea and secondary ideas.The idea is that, while you are taking notes, you are organising everything simultaneously. This method may require some adjustment at first but in the long run, it will help you to better optimise your study time when using our notes.

#3 Visual Aids

This method is based on the use of visual aids to improve how the brain processes information. It involves using pictures, graphs, diagrams, etc. Rather than writing long paragraphs of information, our brain follows the information sequentially. The use of colours and other visual elements such as different sized letters, also known as supernotes, favours the user. Because of this, Mind Maps are becoming one of the most widespread and effective Note Taking methods. These resources make it possible to develop ideas and connections easily in a visual environment. Our Mind Map tool includes a function that allows you to “Convert to Note“. This allows you to move all the information on your Mind Map to a digital Note with a single click. Not sure how to create a Mind Map, take a few short minutes and check out this handy article on how to create your first Mind Map.

      

#4 Symbols and Abbreviations

No matter which Note Taking Methods you use to take notes, there will be times when you cannot keep pace with the class and your wrist will begin to hurt you from writing. Therefore it is important that you develop your own language of symbols so that you can write more with little effort. Once the class is over, you can always “translate” your notes that you took during class. This will leave you with your own ‘language’ of notes.

#5 Underline Key Points

It’s advisable to underline the most important learning concepts of the lesson, as they will stand out more clearly and you’ll be more inclined to memorize them. In addition, the notes will be less monotonous and you can review them more quickly, since you can use the underline parts as a guide and won’t need to read the entire text every time you have does.

THE CORNELL METHOD

RECORD :

     During the lecture, use the note-taking column to record the

lecture using telegraphic sentences.

QUESTION :

As soon after class as possible, formulate questions based on
the notes in the right-hand column. Writing questions helps to clarify
meanings, reveal relationships, establish continuity, and strengthen
memory. Also, the writing of questions sets up a perfect stage for exam-studying
later.

RECITE :

Cover the note-taking column with a sheet of paper. Then, looking
at the questions or cue-words in the question and cue column only, say
aloud, in your own words, the answers to the questions, facts, or ideas
indicated by the cue-words.

REFLECT :

Reflect on the material by asking yourself questions, for example:
“What’s the significance of these facts? What principle are they based on?
How can I apply them? How do they fit in with what I already know?
What’s beyond them?

REVIEW :

Spend at least ten minutes every week reviewing all your previous
notes. If you do, you’ll retain a great deal for current use, as well as, for the
exam.

                             

                                        GPA & CGPA

GPA (GRADE POINTER AVARAGE) :

 a number representing the average value of the accumulated final grades earned in courses over time.

HOW TO CALCULATE GPA:

• Multiply each numeric grade value by the number of credits the course was worth.
• Add these numbers together.
• Divide 45 by the total number of credits you took, in this example,13.
• Your Weighted by Credit Hour GPA = 3.46.

CGPA (CUMULATIVE GRADE POINTS AVARAGE):

The measurement of average grade points obtained by a student in all the semesters excluding additional 6th subject as per Scheme of Studies.

HOW TO CALCULATE CGPA :

Every grade have some fix credit or we can say grade points .Add your grade points in the main five subjects, and then divide it by 5.

For example, if your grade points for the five main subjects are:

Subject 1: 8; Subject 2: 9; Subject 3: 7; Subject 4: 9; and Subject 5: 9

Step 1: Add the grade points: 8+9+7+9+9 = 42

Step 2: Divide it by 5

42/5 = 8.5

So, your CGPA is 8.5.